Today, On 10th December, The Supreme Court urged the Centre and Karnataka to resolve drought aid issues, particularly the release of Rs.18,171 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund, with only Rs.3,819 crore granted so far. Karnataka’s plea claims violations of residents’ rights and calls for assistance due to severe drought affecting 223 taluks. Further hearings are scheduled for January.
The Central Government has sanctioned Rs.153 crore for relief and development in Wayanad following a landslide disaster. This funding, contingent on state contributions, addresses immediate recovery needs. Kerala has also requested Rs.2,219 crore for comprehensive reconstruction, which is under review. The region, prone to landslides, faces severe humanitarian and environmental challenges.
The Karnataka government lodged a petition with the Supreme Court on Saturday, challenging the union government’s failure to allocate drought funds to the state. The petition urges the apex court to instruct the central government to allocate the National Drought Relief Fund (NDRF) to Karnataka. BENGALURU, Karnataka: The State of Karnataka on Saturday has escalated […]